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London--A New & Correct Plan of London.
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- [London, 1760], folding silk fan engraved by Richard Bennett, insets showing Hackney coach prices, verso blank, mounted on ivory and bone telescopic sticks, 24cm. (9.5in.), very light browning at folds
- paper, ivory
Literature
Not in Darlington and Howgego; not in the Schreiber Collection
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
A rare map of London by Richard Bennett, cartographer and engraver. This present example was exhibited at the British Library (November 2006 - March 2007) in "London: A Life in Maps".
It is interesting to note that the reverse of the fan is stamped "Clarke & Co. No. 26, Strand; invent". Clarke was proud of being the inventor of the new patent sliding fans.